Kootenai National Forest - ZULU CREEK CULVERT REPLACEMENT

The contract involves the replacement of an existing culvert on the Three Rivers Ranger District of the Kootenai National Forest, located near Troy, Montana. Specifically, the project requires removing a 53" by 41" culvert and installing a new 14-foot span by 5 feet 7 inches rise structural plate arch culvert, which includes constructing a stream simulation through the site to support natural water flow and habitat considerations. The work site is accessible via Forest Road 6079 (Zulu Creek Road), and while no formal pre-award site visit is scheduled, interested contractors are encouraged to inspect the location. The expected start date for the work is mid-July 2016, with solicitation and contract issuance anticipated in the months prior. This solicitation is designated as a total small business set-aside under NAICS code 237310, related to highway, road, and street construction, with a projected contract value between $100,000 and $250,000. The USDA Forest Service is the issuing agency, with points of contact including a Forest Engineer and a Contracting Officer based out of Coeur d'Alene, Idaho. The project aims to improve infrastructure while preserving environmental quality within the National Forest, reflecting important operational and environmental standards.